Philips shavers celebrates producing half a billion electric shavers

Philips shavers celebrates producing half a billion electric shavers

Philips Shavers today announced it has produced its 500 millionth electric shaver. Philips Shavers, the world leader in the electric shaving category, has 68 years of heritage in developing world-class shavers and also owns the accolade of inventing rotary shaving. As part of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care division, Philips Shavers are sold internationally in over 56 countries and are found in bathrooms from Sweden to Argentina, from the west coast of America to the far edges of Russia.

Global market leader in electric shavers: Andrea Ragnetti, CEO of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care, and Chief Marketing Officer of Royal Philips Electronics commented, “We are the market leader in the electric shaver category, year after year. To have reached this milestone cements the fact that we are bringing products to market which consistently meet our consumers’ needs.” Philips technology has been advancing and simplifying people’s lives since 1891. Philips pioneered major breakthroughs in medical imaging, television, lighting, as well as being the inventors of rotary shaving. From a company with such high standards in product development, it is no surprise that Philips Shavers have gone from strength to strength over the last 68 years. “If someone is going to buy an electric shaver, we want them to think of Philips first. To have sold this many shavers in our 68 year history shows us we’re on the right track”, Andrea Ragnetti concluded.
Producing a shaving range to keep consumers interested

Producing a shaver range to excite consumers and trade partners is key to the success of the business. In 1939, Philips launched its first electric shaver, ‘The Cigar’, to the world. Men were invited to experience the latest in technological wizardry – the electric shaver with rotary action. In 1959, to keep up with the explosion in consumer demand, revolutionary new technologies such as floating shaving heads were introduced and in 1978 the world’s first mains and rechargeable shaver was launched. Philips has consistently set new standards in the shaving category. Nico Engelsman, Business Manager Shaving and Senior Vice President Philips DAP said, “Over the last six decades, we have addressed the changing needs of our consumer, taking regional differences into account. We are also constantly addressing innovation in the shaver itself. We are focused on developing shavers that are designed to suit the places they are sold. We produce shavers that reflect local tastes, trends, bathrooms and shaving habits, and that’s why I think we’ve been so successful.”

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